Pictured at the launch of the event are: Mary McCartan, Albert Breen and Bridie Breen from the Friendly Care Group, Tom Patrick, representing the sponsors, RT Autoparts, Anne Wilson from the Superstars Club, Mary Ward from the Friendly Care Group, and Marie McGonnell from Shine.

Staff reporter

THE annual charity cycle event organised by RT Autoparts will take place on Sunday, May 11 with cyclists pedalling from Cookstown to Portrush.

Each year this event raises much-needed funds for various nominated charities, and this year the three chosen are Shine Northern Ireland, Superstars Club, Cookstown and Termonmaguirc Friendly Care Group.

For anyone wishing to take part in the Charity Cycle, registration forms are available from RT Autoparts, 2 Morgans Hill Road, Cookstown, BT80 8HA, tel 028 8676 5055 and should be completed and returned by Saturday, May 3. Further details are available from the sponsors.